gee whiz

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English[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

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  • IPA(key): /dʒiː wɪz/, /dʒiː ʍɪz/

Etymology[edit]

Alteration of Jesus.

Interjection[edit]

gee whiz

  1. (US, dated) Expression of surprise or annoyance.
  2. "Why should I care?"; so what?
    You only got 10% in the test. Gee whiz – you'll get over it.

Adjective[edit]

gee whiz (comparative more gee whiz, superlative most gee whiz)

  1. very good, impressive.
    These are gee-whiz photographs.
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